Leak-Tight Data Systems June 19, 2020 Manufacturing operations face a multitude of cyber threats. The latest dangers from hackers include not only the theft of intellectual property but also malicious attacks that can cripple critical infrastructure, such as energy plants, utilities, and large-scale factories.
Connected, Integrated ERP Software Streamlines Ops June 23, 2020 To be more efficient and to have single sources of the truth in their data, customers are seeking to leverage modern, standard application programmer interfaces (APIs) to integrate into their software.
VR stands ready to stand in (for R) July 16, 2020 When designers at Siemens started using virtual reality (VR) to quickly evaluate early-stage ideas, the usually slow and costly design-and-iteration process went from days and hours to minutes.
On-Machine Metrology Drives Efficiencies In Large-Scale AM June 23, 2020 In the cornfields of southern Indiana, Thermwood Corp. is making unique large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM) equipment. LSAM machines produce large- to very-large-sized components from reinforced thermoplastic composite materials, creating industrial tooling, masters, patterns, molds and production fixtures used in the aerospace, automotive, foundry, and marine industries.
Digital Twin Powers Accurate Program Simulation April 27, 2020 What makes a CAM system “good,” in our opinion, is the quality of its post processor and the technical support provided by the vendor. When programming questions are answered quickly and accurately, and the system produces good code, programming is simplified and machine utilization goes up, while both setup and cycle times drop.
One man's war on disaster May 12, 2020 Factory safety is not a theoretical issue for Gabe Glynn, CEO of the wearable tech firm MākuSafe.
No Shop Too Small for Industry 4.0 April 21, 2020 The ability to take Industry 4.0 software and implement it into your current server system, connect your machine tools, start collecting data and make it valuable to your business is very easy to do. That is according to Brad Klippstein, supervisor and product specialist at Okuma America Corp., Charlotte, N.C.
Tooling up: Kennametal really gets into additive April 6, 2020 Kennametal is focused on the additive applications where we can leverage our core capabilities in delivering material properties for demanding applications in wear, erosion, corrosion and high temperatures.
CNC Software Launches Mastercam 2020 Multiaxis Add-On April 6, 2020 CNC Software Inc. has released Mastercam 2020 Multiaxis, an add-on for Mastercam Mill 3D, Router 3D, Mill-Turn, and Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS.
DP Technology Introduces Updated CAM Software for 2020 April 6, 2020 DP Technology has announced a comprehensive product update, called ESPRIT 2020, for its computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. Among the most significant developments are updates to the software’s computer-aided design (CAD) interfaces and new or improved solutions for specific machine tools.